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too HOT

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so I went to my LFS today and was looking around for my new rainbows. Found what I wanted only to be told they can't sell today cause its too hot and against the law. The temp at the time was 46c. Any one heard of this before?

Nope but it sounds like an obvious transport issue, I doubt they are looking for reasons to not take your money..

OTOH Maybe they are just tired of people coming back with dead fish on hot days and it's easier to say it's illegal.

What did a google of OZ laws regulating aquarium fish sales tell you?

Gas mileage isn't everythingOIIIIIIIOLack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.

Gas mileage isn't everythingOIIIIIIIOLack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.

Never heard of anything like that here in the states. If you think about it, kind of makes sense. What 850R makes sense. Probably too many returns or complaints about fish dying on the drive home. Whenever I have to move fish in summer or winter, I leave them in a styrofoam container. Less of a temperature swing that way.

5.2.1.1 Premises in which caged animals are kept must be maintained at
temperatures and humidity levels that minimise distress. The room
temperature must not exceed 30 degrees Celsius and must not fall below
15 degrees Celsius.

Originally Posted by Section 11 Transport

11.1.2 The box or animal restraint must protect the animal from injury, other
animals, extreme temperatures and excessive stress.

While the law in Sydney does not appear to ban sale at a specific temp, based on the combination of the laws regarding pet shop care of animals and transport after sale, I could see where they might find themselves in a bit of a pickle if they sold a fish on a hot day and it died.

Actually Hobbs... could you imagine if this particular clause was actively enforced in these parts?

10.1.4 At the time of purchase of an animal, clients must be offered, at no charge,
accurate written information on the care of animal purchased.

10.2.3 Information required by Clause 10.1.4 should include information about:
• general care requirements of the species, including appropriate diet and
feeding regimes
• usual life span of breed/species
• minimum requirements for humane shelter and accommodation
• minimum requirements for security of the animal
• minimum requirements for social contact with humans and with other
animals of the same species
• minimum requirements for disease and parasite control/prevention
• how to identify and appropriately manage common diseases
• procedures for seeking emergency treatment for the animal, and the value
of establishing a relationship with a veterinary practitioner and/or animal
behaviourist or other experienced persons
• the estimated costs associated with providing food and shelter
• routine veterinary treatment that may be required for the animal(s), for
example vaccination or parasite control
• maximum time an animal can be left unattended
• the expected behaviours of the species or breed, for example digging or
scratching

They even specifically address fish requirements! Including the encouragement of re-homing rather than releasing into the wild. And they have specific numbers requirements on the Maximum Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrates are allowable.